Student-focused

School choice is key to retaining students in ISD 622. We can explore unique, student-centered options that don’t create transportation issues, such as distinguishing North and Tartan High Schools with different academic and/or scheduling focuses. This would give students meaningful choices within the district, helping keep more students engaged, enrolled, and prepared for adulthood.

Additionally, building organization should prioritize age groups that make sense socially and emotionally; the district should consider building groups as follows: PreK, Alternative K, and Kindergarten; 1-4 grade; 5 and 6 grades; 7-9 grade; 10-12 grade.

Policy Proposals

Policy: The district will prioritize student age to determine building assignments. The School Board will prioritize students' socialization, emotional maturity, and child development needs when determining which grades to assign to which buildings.

Policy: The district will offer an alternative kindergarten choice for students who would benefit from enrolling in traditional kindergarten at age 6.

Policy: North and Tartan High Schools will have course offerings and graduation plans that create distinct pathways for students as they move into adulthood.